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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.27, 9,774.81 and 3,939.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.27, 9,774.81 and 3,939.21 is: 5,436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.27 : 9,774.81 = 3,939.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.27/9,774.81 = 3,939.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.27x = 9,774.81 × 3,939.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.27x = 38,505,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,505,029.30/7,083.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.05

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